Microfinance volume is rising at a fast clip in Peru, fuelling M&A activity. An arbitration center has been established to tackle the rise in past due loans.
Category: 2010
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CAF Turns 40
In its fortieth year, CAF continues to draw interest from new members and innovate in capital markets. Its strength lies in increasing diversification.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Lawyer Shuffle
Law firms have been active on the human resources front, poaching to beef up LatAm practices. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy hired from Shearman & Sterling Andrew Bela Janszky as managing partner and Tobias Stirnberg as partner, both based in a new São Paulo office.
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Global Investors Buy LatAm Dips
Fresh crisis in the developed world whips up technical headwinds for LatAm. Dedicated funds are flush and hunting bargains, hoping fundamentals are not impacted.
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DEBT: Local Market Steps Up
European sovereign troubles have shut the door on LatAm companies hoping to issue bonds overseas, though local markets offer some relief.
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European Investors Tip LatAm Over Asia
As European sovereign risk ticks higher, the focus returns to opportunity in relatively stable markets like Latin America. Can it outperform other EM regions?
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EQUITY: Awaiting the Giants
New issuance cooled off in May and June due to volatility in global markets, but it is hoped that two large follow-ons from Brazilian blue-chips will reanimate primary equity.
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EXCLUSIVE: Cemex CFO Interview
After surviving one of the roughest patches in its 104-year history, Cemex sees potential for significant recovery. The sole fear of its longstanding CFO is losing market access.
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M&A: Vale Takes Risk
Large mining companies are on a roll buying up smaller players and the trend is expected to continue.
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PARTING SHOT: Why Slim Deserves His Billions
Risk appetite and access to credit are propelling the new class of LatAm billionaires. They are succeeding on their own merits.